Actually, I would like the new boat to be ever so slightly faster than existing boats. Fast enough so that the top 10% or so of racing enthusiasts will all go out and buy one, but not so fast that they are unbeatable.
In this way a there would be a lot of good second hand boats available, and those that upgrade to them would sell their boats etc. The trickle down effect would stimulate the whole class and, hopefully, attract new sailors.
Gordon DAVIES
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